The Riding Instructor

What Horses Want For Christmas

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:56:31 +0000

To be honest, my horse doesn’t really enjoy the new saddle, or bridle or bit that I buy for him at Christmastime. I mean that’s the same as someone giving me a new vacuum cleaner or some floor scrubbing tool. Yeah it may make my job easier and a little more comfortable but it just [...]

Good Advice from 1930

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:32:43 +0000

Although he was from England, in 1936 Lt. Col. M.F. McTaggart had 6 books on the recommended reading list for the United States Cavalry. In the preface of his book “Stable and Saddle”, he reveals why his writings were different than the standard of the day. In 2011 there is so much information on horses [...]

Making Hard Decisions

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:47:10 +0000

Obviously decision making is a necessary part of life.  But there are some decisions that are just harder than normal ones.  We all have to face them, especially in the horse world. It’s just that they aren’t easy  and I hate them.Those are the kind I dealt with this past week. I just returned from [...]

Practicing For Your First Dressage Test

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:18:52 +0000

Are you preparing for your first dressage test or do you just need some fun ideas for practice? Here are some that could help. In order to be successful with a test it’s important to get to know the Gee-og-raf-eee of your arena. In other words, know those letters and where they are located, know [...]

What’s Wrong With This picture?!!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:08:02 +0000

It just boggles my mind that people are such light weights that they think what is happening in this video is funny. There is page after page of comments saying how cute this pony (Ed) is and what a terrific rider the little boy (Ross) is. I agree that he has a tremendous amount of [...]

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